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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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Abstract:  

These volumes contain detailed statistical data on agricultural and manufactured goods that passed through the toll collector's office at Boonville on the Black River Canal. These accounts record types of materials and their weight and or measurements. Entries are recorded daily and totaled at weekly, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

22

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of a letter and account book kept by the assistant clerk of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Works. It mainly includes bills and correspondence related to construction of the Barge Canal..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series documents the state's acquisition of real property for the Barge Canal system, pursuant to Laws of 1903, Chapter 147, as amended. The series consists of depositions sworn to by employees of the Department of Public Works stating that the deponent had personally served notices of appropriation, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

24

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series contains certified final accounts for the construction and repair of various canals in the Western Division of New York State's canal system. Also included are signed affidavits attesting to the work completed..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

25

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of abstracts of expenditures for the construction and repair of the Barge Canal and terminals. The information in these ledgers is in tabular format and includes, but is not limited to the voucher number; date; recipient of payment; amount of voucher; engineering expenses; payments .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

26

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of final account forms related to work being done on the Barge Canal and other canals in New York State..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

27

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of a volume of monthly engineering expenditures for the improvement of sections of the Champlain, Erie, and Oswego Canals. The forms in this volume detail amounts of expenditures by various offices under the supervision of the State Engineer and Surveyor and the purpose of each .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

28

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of blank final account forms for the construction of Barge Canal terminals..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

29

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of forms estimating construction costs for contracts on the Barge Canal. The forms detail costs associated with work being done, type of work, and contract number under which work is being done..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

30

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of a volume monthly estimate forms that outline estimated costs for the construction of the Barge Canal..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

31

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of preliminary estimates for the construction of Barge Canal terminals. The estimates include descriptions of work to be done as well as the estimated cost of the projects..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

32

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

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Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

33

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of a cash book for accounts related to the Barge Canal. Information in the cash book includes date; payee; fund (general, Cayuga and Seneca, canal) from which the payment was taken; and monthly balances of each fund..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

34

Creator:

New York (State). Surveyor General

 

 

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Abstract:  

This slender volume lists names of contractors in rough alphabetical order by first letter of last name. Included with each name is the proposal number (referred to as "proposition"), the nature of the work to be completed (sections, culverts, aqueducts, bridge superstructures, locks, waste weirs, etc.), .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

35

Creator:

New York (State). Executive Department

 

 

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Abstract:  

The final estimates in this series constitute the official record that specified exactly and in detailed fashion just what was built upon completion of Barge Canal contracts. Contracted work documented in the series includes the construction of such structures as canal locks, bridges, and channels..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

36

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

The volumes in this series contain cross section drawings relating to Barge Canal Western Division Contracts No. 6 and No. 202 in Monroe County, New York. Drawings are done in pencil and ink on 16 x 20 inch sheets of 10 x 10 grids-to-one inch cross section graphing paper..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

37

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of monthly estimates of work done and materials delivered for the improvement, repair, and enlargement of the New York State Canal System. The estimates relate to construction and repair work, including locks, aqueducts, culverts, and general excavation, undertaken throughout the .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

38

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This volume contains printed contracts and specification forms (all blank) for the Genesee Valley Canal. Included is a notice to contractors (October 31, 1838); excavation, lock, and bridge contracts; excavation, lock, bridge, aqueduct, and waste weirs specifications; and propositions for waste weirs, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

39

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

These volumes serve as indexes to contractors' proposals for work on the Western Division. Volume 1 is an alphabetical index providing number(s) of proposal and name. If the Genesee Valley Canal is the subject of the proposal, "G.V. Canal" is noted. Volume 2 is an alphabetical index by contractors, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

40

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This volume contains transcriptions of a few land transactions and proceedings dealing with lands appropriated to the Western Division for the Genesee Valley Canal. A table of contents to the volume is located on the first page. Types of entries include releases of lands, awards for damages, and ind.........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives